Reading Teacher (Special Education)

Walker/Beacon High School; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker School in Needham, MA, is seeking a Reading Teacher (Special Education) to deliver multi-sensory reading instruction and collaborate across a multidisciplinary team. The role involves writing IEP goals and reports, supporting students’ reading development, and providing family-centered care in a school serving PreK-8 learners.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in reading instruction, relevant SPED licensure, and a commitment to culturally competent practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is required.
• Licensure in Special Education, Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 is required.
• Experience teaching reading is required.
• Preferred: Master’s in special education; valid reading specialist license; Wilson certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide multi-sensory individualized instruction for reading (phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension).
• Write IEP goals and quarterly reports in collaboration with the classroom team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support emotional, behavioral, and educational development.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Participate in supervision and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Reading instruction

Collaboration

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Licensure in Special Education, Moderate Disabilities PreK-8

Master’s degree in special education

Reading specialist license

Wilson certification

Job description

Reading Teacher (Special Education)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899663

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Summary: The Special Education Teacher - Reading works individually and/or in small groups with students to support them in the areas of: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. This teacher will help students develop their reading skills and contribute to their academic growth. The Special Education Teacher - Reading will conduct educational evaluations and write IEP goals/objectives as needed in collaboration with the classroom teacher and classroom supervisor. This teacher will commit to child centered, family focused, culturally competent care and strength-based treatment.

Education and Licensure

Required: Bachelor’s degree in related field; licensure in Special Education, Moderate Disabilities PreK-8

Preferred: Master’s degree in special education; valid reading specialist license; Wilson certification

Experience

Required: Experience teaching reading

Preferred: Experience working with children with complex social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

Abilities

Required mental abilities: Ability to be flexible and work collaboratively. Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and safely. Ability to work in a stressful and fast paced environment. Must understand child development and the impact of emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities. Must understand issues of confidentiality. Must be receptive to supervision and professional development.

Required physical abilities: Ability to work and stand for extended period of time. Job may require bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting. Job requires the ability to perform therapeutic physical intervention as needed.

Essential functions

• Prepare and provide multi-sensory individualized instruction for students in reading, including: phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
• Work as a part of a multidisciplinary team to further the emotional, behavioral, and educational development of children.
• Create multi-sensory, multi-modal, varied opportunities for learning that are built on student’s prior knowledge and experience to build academic and social skills.
• Translate evaluation of student work into records that accurately convey the level of student achievement, by writing thorough IEPs and quarterly reports.
• Maintain a classroom atmosphere that is conducive to learning and effectively manage the behavior of students in small and large groups.
• Apply Walker’s model of childcare, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), which requires physical restraint when necessary, CARE, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, cooperative group games, and behavioral support.
• Implement treatment protocol and appropriate therapeutic strategies established in children’s treatment plans, IEPs, and individual support plans.
• Meet children’s physical needs and provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children.
• Participate fully in the administrative functions of teaching and childcare, including attending and participating in required meetings, completing assigned report writing tasks in a timely manner, and actively communicating with families and members of the students’ multidisciplinary team.
• Actively participate in supervision and professional development opportunities offered at Walker.
• Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward and achievement of the learning objectives and to plan or modify further instruction.
• Follow and implement all Walker policies and procedures.
• Provide coverage/support in a classroom as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision

Supervision to be received: Directly responsible to and supervised by the Assistant Principal

Supervision to be exercised: None

Walker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, national guard or reserve unit obligations, participation in discrimination complaint-related activities, or membership in any category protected by federal or state law. Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Walker School (K-8)

Walker is a network of facilities and professionals that provides world-class mental health services, state-of-the-art special education, expert professional training and consultation, and child welfare advocacy. Each year, Walker provides intensive services for hundreds of the most troubled children, youth and families. Walker’s multidisciplinary programs extend specialized therapeutic environments beyond our classrooms into family homes, public schools and community settings. Professionals and students from across the nation find rewarding professional development and training opportunities at Walker. As a center for innovation in child welfare, special education and children’s mental health, Walker has earned national and international recognition. Walker brings its mission to the world through professional dialogue and publication, and by providing leadership and advocacy on behalf of children, youth and families everywhere.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Kristina Murphy , HR Coordinator
• 1968 Central Avenue
• Needham, Massachusetts 02492
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]